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Dry Rot Specialist In Worting

Are you concerned about dry rot in your residential or commercial property in Worting? Our damp proofing experts can help to get your dry rot problem under control so you don’t face structural damage. Get in touch today to arrange a dry rot survey and treatment.

Difference between wet rot and dry rot

These are not two of the same type of fungus, they are in fact two very different wood issues. The primary difference is that the two require very different conditions. Dry rot requires moisture levels of around 20% whereas wet rot needs moisture levels around 50%.

Both can cause extensive damage to your home and need to be addressed quickly. If you have wet rot or dry rot, this can be an indication of a wider damp problem in your home.

What is dry rot?

Dry rot is a type of fungus that typically thrives on damp forest floors and helps to break down fallen wood. The most common type is known as Serupula lacrymans. While it prefers to clear the forest floor and make space for new growth, it can also thrive in homes when the conditions are just right.

In the early stages of growth, you might see a furry white growth that spreads across damp timber in your home. It can even make its way through masonry to reach suitable material below. The fruiting spores are a rusty orange coloured bloom that allows this fungus to spread with ease.

When the dry rot has worked its way through the wood, the material left behind will be brittle and very fragile. Dry rot gets its name not because it seemingly spreads in dry conditions, but because it leaves wood dried out.

We most commonly see dry rot in older properties with timber frames, but we have also seen it in newer properties. Suitable material for dry rot conditions include door frames, hardwood flooring and skirting. Once the right conditions are established, dry rot spreads quickly and can cause extensive damage.

Signs of dry rot in your home

If you own an older property, it’s vital that you recognise the signs of dry rot in your home. This will allow you to act quickly at the first signs of a dry rot problem. If you spot any of the following signs of dry rot in your Worting property, get in touch with our team.

Wood digested by dry rot will become brittle and dark with cuboidal cracking. This causes the wood to break down into small cube shapes. An active bloom will be furry and white and then become rusty orange as it blooms and spreads. If you cannot smell the dry rot, you may be able to smell it. It has a distinct damp and musty odour.

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Dry rot experts in Worting

If you think you might be dealing with a dry rot outbreak in your property in Worting, our team can help to put things right. As soon as you notice an issue with dry rot, get in touch with Tapco Homedry. We can carry out an extensive dry rot survey and provide recommendations and remedial work to put things right. Get in touch today to learn more about dry rot treatment from Tapco Homedry.

How is dry rot treated?

To treat dry rot in your Worting home, we would first address the damp problem. Next, we would apply a fungicidal treatment to kill the spores and help to prevent it from spreading any further. Finally, we would address the damage to restore structural strength to your home. This could include replacing timber with pre-treated wood to help prevent it from returning.

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